The U.S. Embassy in Belgium is looking for an Intellectual Property Specialist to join the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) at the U.S. Mission to the European Union in Brussels.
The job holder participates in the formulation of action plans and strategic initiatives, identifies IPR issues, determines solutions to improve IPR regimes, and serves as an advisor during briefing sessions with U.S. officials and business executives on IPR issues in the region. Monitors, analyzes, and provides expert-level reporting on legislative and policy developments as well as judicial and administrative decisions relating to IPR protection and enforcement; conducts independent research on complex legal issues and policies. Develops and maintains contacts with senior officials in the EU region, advises and assists in identifying areas of cooperation; and organizes and attends meetings with government officials and industry representatives.
Dynamic and multi-cultural work environment.
Full-time position with extra-legal benefits: life insurance, hospitalization insurance (family included), meal tickets, transportation reimbursements, seniority leave, special holidays, training, Employee Assistance Program, etc.
Salary as of €7.290 gross/month.
EDUCATION: Master’s degree in the area of law from the US or EU.
EXPERIENCE: 5 years in European Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Business, Government, or Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in the fields of intellectual property, e-commerce, international trade, trade promotion, economics, and/or economic research. 1 year of experience in program management (may be part of the 5 years).
LANGUAGE: Fluency in English. Fluency in another European language.
Interested candidates are invited to create their Electronic Recruitment Application profile via the Embassy website and submit their application before November 25, 2024. A complete application means that you outline in your ERA profile how you meet the minimum requirements and attach all required documents (a residence permit & a diploma, preferably officially recognized by Belgian/U.S. authorities). For further details on the process of diploma recognition via cfwb/naric, and other useful tips, please carefully read the notice to applicants on our website: https://be.usembassy.gov/jobs/#jobs.
Direct link to the vacancy: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/view Vacancy Detail.hms?_ref=skjgn0v3pt0&return To Search=true&jnum=65268&org Id=119
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent contract
Pay: From €7.290,00 per month
Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bicycle plan
• Commuter assistance
• Company classes
• Company events
• Company phone
• Food allowance
• Hospitalization insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site gym
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• 13th month salary
• Overtime pay
• Sunday or public holiday pay
• Vacation money

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• European Intellectual Property Rights: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English. Another European language (Required)

Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 25/11/2024